Yesterday was an exciting day for the Fitchburg Fire Department, as the Wisconsin Soybean Program donated a bunch of soy foam. This is meant to be an environmentally safe way to fight fires. Jonathan Gibbs, a Farmer Director for the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board, shares how it all came together and why the soy foam is so important. Scott Sarver the fire chief and emergency manager for the Fitchburg fire department, shares what it means for them to be able to use this and why they feel this is going to be beneficial in the long run.

Yesterday was an exciting day for the Fitchburg Fire Department, as the Wisconsin Soybean Program donated a bunch of soy foam. This is meant to be an environmentally safe way to fight fires. Jonathan Gibbs, a Farmer Director for the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board, shares how it all came together and why the soy foam is so important. Scott Sarver the fire chief and emergency manager for the Fitchburg fire department, shares what it means for them to be able to use this and why they feel this is going to be beneficial in the long run.

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Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

The Mid-West Farm Report is dedicated to keeping you up to date on all things Wisconsin agriculture. Everyday, we bring you the latest news and insights from the world of farming, from market trends to new technologies and everything in between. Here’s a look at this week’s top 5 stories that you won’t want to miss!

The Mid-West Farm Report is dedicated to keeping you up to date on all things Wisconsin agriculture. Everyday, we bring you the latest news and insights from the world of farming, from market trends to new technologies and everything in between. Here&rsquo;s a look at this week&rsquo;s top 5 stories that you won&rsquo;t want to miss!

Wisconsin Soybean Donation Helps Fight Fitchburg Fires

Pictured: Steve with his family.

During Steve Van Lannen's 30 plus years in the meat industry, he ran packing companies in six states but spent most of his career in Wisconsin, most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer of American Foods Group. Through innovation and forward thinking his leadership brought growth and diversity to the companies he worked for. An advocate of education, he mentored employees and students at the high school and collegiate level. He tells Stephanie Hoff about the journey to the Wisconsin Meat Industry Hall of Fame.

Pictured: Steve with his family.
During Steve Van Lannen's 30 plus years in the meat industry, he ran packing companies in six states but spent most of his career in Wisconsin, most recently as President and Chief Operating Officer of American Foods Group. Through innovation and forward thinking his leadership brought growth and diversity to the companies he worked for. An advocate of education, he mentored employees and students at the high school and collegiate level. He tells Stephanie Hoff about the journey to the Wisconsin Meat Industry Hall of Fame.

Celebrating Meat Industry Hall-Of-Famer & Mentor Steve Van Lannen

Pictured: Dan Schaefer with his vitamin E research colleagues Kris Scheller-Stewart and Quingping Liu.

Dr. Dan Schaefer joined the UW-Madison Animal Science Department in 1981 as an assistant professor. During his nearly 40-year career with the university, he led ground-breaking research in feeding Holstein steers. His work in supplementing vitamin E in rations to improve meat color is still used today. He would go on to help construct the Meat Science and Animal Biologics Discovery building on campus. Dan sits down with Stephanie Hoff to tell his story leading to being a 2026 inductee into the Wisconsin Meat Industry Hall of Fame.

Pictured: Dan Schaefer with his vitamin E research colleagues Kris Scheller-Stewart and Quingping Liu.
Dr. Dan Schaefer joined the UW-Madison Animal Science Department in 1981 as an assistant professor. During his nearly 40-year career with the university, he led ground-breaking research in feeding Holstein steers. His work in supplementing vitamin E in rations to improve meat color is still used today. He would go on to help construct the Meat Science and Animal Biologics Discovery building on campus. Dan sits down with Stephanie Hoff to tell his story leading to being a 2026 inductee into the Wisconsin Meat Industry Hall of Fame.

Wisconsin Meat Industry Hall Of Fame Inducts Dairy Beef Pioneer Dan Schaefer

The 45th anniversary of the Midwest Horse Fair is slated to bring in a record number of horses. This year, over 800 horses from 45 different breed and discipline groups are expected to make their way to the Alliant Energy Center. Teri Giannetti is the Executive Director for the event and tells us the agenda has something for everyone.

The 45th anniversary of the Midwest Horse Fair is slated to bring in a record number of horses. This year, over 800 horses from 45 different breed and discipline groups are expected to make their way to the Alliant Energy Center. Teri Giannetti is the Executive Director for the event and tells us the agenda has something for everyone.

Wisconsin Soybean Donation Helps Fight Fitchburg Fires

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